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Ginger
Wednesday 8 August 2012 3:18PM

What adapter do I need to connect freeview box to tv? I have six connection holes but dont know what they are. Says hmdi.

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Dave Lindsay
Wednesday 8 August 2012 3:31PM

Ginger: I've never heard them called holes before!

If you give the make and model of each device, then we might be able to advise as to what is the best method to link them together.

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